step out
verb
stepped out; stepping out; steps out
1
: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
2
: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
3
: die
4
: to lead an active social life
5
: to be unfaithful
—usually used with on
had been stepping out on his wife
Examples of step out in a Sentence
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
Recent Examples on the Web
Jeremy Allen White steps out in L.A. following the season 3 premiere of The Bear on June 26.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Later, Hammoud and leaders of the nonprofit stepped out of the meeting to negotiate, eventually ending the meeting without coming to a decision.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
The singer stepped out in the label’s plushy fur overcoat and black, ripped tight-boots, and forwent a shirt with it.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2024
Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner have both stepped out in black legging pedal pushers, while Gigi Hadid went even bolder with an acid-wash denim pair.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 June 2024
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Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
Later, Hammoud and leaders of the nonprofit stepped out of the meeting to negotiate, eventually ending the meeting without coming to a decision.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 June 2024
The singer stepped out in the label’s plushy fur overcoat and black, ripped tight-boots, and forwent a shirt with it.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 June 2024
Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner have both stepped out in black legging pedal pushers, while Gigi Hadid went even bolder with an acid-wash denim pair.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 June 2024
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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